The Federal Reserve cut interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected to continue its monetary policy easing cycle. Fed decided, Thursday to lower the policy rate after Donald Trump won the US presidential election.Fed Chairman Powell’s remarks could provide important clues about the rate outlook. The US Dollar …
Read More »Adviser: Trump Will Let Powell Complete His Term As Fed Chair
According to a senior adviser to Trump who asked to remain anonymous in order to discuss private discussions, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to let Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell complete the remaining portion of his term, which ends in May 2026. Jerome Powell, the current chair of the Federal …
Read More »Dow Jones Pauses for Breath Ahead of Fed Decision
The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded in a narrow range on Thursday, holding near its record high. Investors are adopting a cautious stance as they await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day.The market’s anticipation of a 25 basis point rate cut from Fed Chair Jerome Powell …
Read More »Despite Trump’s Win, Federal Expected To Cut Rates By 25 Basis Points
The American central bank is expected to maintain its monetary easing cycle. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) at the end of its policy meeting on Thursday, a decision that may seem a footnote given the uncertain economic terrain the …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Focus Shifts to Fed After Trump’s Election Victory
U.S. stock index futures traded higher Thursday morning, continuing the positive momentum generated by Donald Trump’s presidential election win in 2024. The market is now turning its attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Futures Overview At 06:20 ET (11:20 GMT), futures showed modest gains across …
Read More »European Stocks Rise on Rebound in Tech and Resource Sectors; Rate Decisions Awaited
European markets advanced on Thursday, driven by gains in technology and resource stocks as investors turned their attention to upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE). Key Market Highlights The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.5%, led by the basic resources sector, which …
Read More »Dollar Retreats After Post-Election Surge, Markets Eye Central Bank Moves
The U.S. dollar pulled back slightly on Thursday, easing from a four-month high reached after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Market participants are now focused on upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and other central banks. Fed Rate Cut Anticipated The Federal Reserve is expected …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Amid Dollar Rally Post-Trump Election Win; Industrial Metals Show Mixed Trends
Gold prices slipped slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, extending the losses from the previous session, triggered by a sharp rally in the dollar and risk assets following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Despite this recent decline, gold has managed to hold on to significant gains …
Read More »Asian Markets Remain Cautious Post-Trump Election Rally Amid China Stimulus Hopes and Fed Watch
Asian stocks saw limited movement on Thursday, with early gains following Donald Trump’s election victory in the U.S. beginning to taper off. The initial rally sparked by optimism on Wall Street is being overshadowed by concerns over trade and stimulus policies. Investors are now focused on additional economic measures from …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to four-month tops north of the 105.00 hurdle on the back of Trump’s win and higher US yields. The Fed’s interest rate decision will be at the centre of the debate, seconded by weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories.The US dollar has touched …
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